Chaika -The Coffin Princess- AVENGING BATTLE

About Chaika -The Coffin Princess- AVENGING BATTLE

Here is what Chaika -The Coffin Princess- AVENGING BATTLE (棺姫のチャイカ AVENGING BATTLE) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, adventure and comedy anime by bones (2014). What the story covers: Chaika, Toru & their companions are still searching for the remains of Emperor Gaz. But now Chaika is beginning to question her own identity as well as her mission.

Next up: Spurned on by the enigmatic acquaintance only known as Guy, Chaika leaves Toru & heads to a hidden island to recover the ‘Emperor’s Fortune’ & learn the secrets of her past. Toru, unable to abandon his duty as a saboteur & realising his growing affection for the unexplained girl, sets off the save Chaika from whatever dangers she may face -even if that danger is the truth of her own being.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Chika Anzai as Chaika Trabant and Junji Majima as Toru Acura. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 10 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by bones, so the studio's house style defines how Chaika -The Coffin Princess- AVENGING BATTLE looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.9/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Chika Anzai voicing Chaika Trabant gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2014, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.